Major Lake Effect Snowfall Event Projected for Eastern Great Lakes! (credit: NWS Buffalo, New York)

DISCUSSION: As the lead-time prior to the next lake effect snowfall event shortens and forecast confidence increases (i.e., with respect to the duration and intensity of this next lake effect snowfall event), the importance of the forecast continues to grow.  Attached below is an exact except from the Facebook post courtesy of the National Weather Service office located Buffalo, New York which details the specifics of this upcoming event and be sure to read it whether you are in this projected impact zone or even if you know someone who is.

"A Lake Effect Snow Warning has been issued for Southern Erie, Wyoming, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties in Western New York. The warning is in effect from 1:00 p.m. on January 26, 2017 until 7:00 p.m. on January 29, 2017. Storm total snowfall of 2 feet or more will be possible in the most persistent lake snows. 

-A Lake Effect Snow Warning has been issued for Jefferson, Oswego and Lewis counties in North Central New York. The warning is in effect from 1:00 p.m. on January 26, 2017 until 7:00 p.m. on January 29, 2017. Storm total snowfall of 3 feet or more will be possible in the most persistent lake snows. 

-A Lake Effect Snow Watch has been issued for Northern Erie and Genesee counties. The watch is in effect from morning through late night on Saturday January 28th, 2017. Storm total snowfall accumulations of 5 to 10 inches are possible in the most persistent lake snows.

-A Lake Effect Snow Watch remains in effect for Allegany County from afternoon on Thursday January 26th, 2017 through the evening on Sunday January 29th, 2017. Storm total snowfall accumulations of 10 to 20 inches are possible in the most persistent lake snows.

-Use extra caution if you must drive through lake effect snow and allow extra time to reach your destination and allow extra room between you and the vehicle in front of you. 

Storm total snowfall forecast map:http://www.weather.gov/buf/stormtotalsnow "

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​©2017 Meteorologist Jordan Rabinowitz